Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
84Outstanding
$1,200
Full review dataHiFiMAN Arya Unveiled vs Meze Liric: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled - Outstanding overall at around $1199.
Over-Ear
Meze Liric
65Good
$1,100
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
- Meze Liric
HearWiki score
84
65
Sound
9.4
7.8
Value
8.0
-
Price (USD)
$1,200
$1,100
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Arya Unveiled20243 yr newer
- Liric2021
Specifications
Arya UnveiledLiric
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,200
- $1,100
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 65
- Released
- 2024
- 2021
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- hybrid
- Driver type
- planar
- hybrid
- Driver size
- -
- 92 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- 4 Hz - 92 kHz
- Impedance
- 27 Ω
- 61 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- 100 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 413 g
- 427 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- Yes
What reviewers said
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
The HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled is a high-end open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers exceptional detail, tonal accuracy, and a balanced soundstage, making it a strong contender for audiophiles. Its grill-less design reduces reflections for cleaner audio, and it offers easy drivability for its class, though the exposed drivers require careful handling. With a neutral-to-warm tuning and broad frequency extension, it provides a compelling blend of technical performance and musicality.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and tonal accuracy
- Pro:Spacious and well-defined imaging
- Pro:Comfortable for extended listening sessions
- Con:Exposed driver design requires careful handling
- Con:Limited connectivity options out of the box
- Con:Ear-cup material may not appeal to everyone
Meze Liric
The Meze Liric is a premium closed-back planar headphone that pairs a luxurious, compact build with a detailed and controlled sound signature. It is designed for portability and easy driving, though its rich tuning prioritizes engagement over strict neutrality. While it excels in clarity and comfort, it may not deliver the deepest bass punch or the most expansive soundstage for its price.
- Pro:Excellent build quality and luxury finish
- Pro:Detailed, controlled, and revealing sound
- Pro:Comfortable for extended listening sessions
- Con:Lacks physical impact and low-end punch
- Con:Requires high-quality sources to shine
- Con:High price for its performance
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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